Comments by "ianiva" (@v_alexiadis) on "Auto Express" channel.

  1. ***** With only 0.3 between them, probably.
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  2. ***** Yeah. Although I don't adore its looks, it's such a great car. That V10, the interior, incredible.
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  3. Janner Jan The old one wasn't a giant killer because of its performance but because of the way it drove. That's what made it a legend. This one will be forgotten very, very quickly and rightly so.
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  4. TheBioSkunk As I said, the previous Clio RS is a legend because of how it drove. Hot hatches are in such a high level right now that most of them are giant killers. The new Corsa VXR for example may be quicker than the Clio around a lap and it's definitely nicer to drive. And of course there's the S1 which although more expensive is still cheaper than most sportscars and much much quicker than the Clio. There's also the Cooper S etc. Legends are born from the press. When the press is so lukewarm towards the Clio I very much doubt it will be a legend. Time will tell though. The previous one was a hit straight away. The new one doesn't look like it's going the same way. It's just not special enough.
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  5. TheBioSkunk Oh you ordered the 220. That explains a lot. You should have said so from the beginning. I doubt I'd find it to be fun if I drove it because I hate the fact it's not manual. If it was maybe I'd like it but it's not. Anyway, you know my opinion so there's no point repeating it. Just to be clear though I'm not saying the Clio isn't a good car. Of course it is. I just think it would have been much better if it stuck to some ingredients from the 200 recipe. I'm extremely disappointed they didn't make a 3-door with a manual gearbox and why not, flared arches. It would have made a big difference at least to my eyes. Anyway (again), enjoy the car! I know how you feel right now because I've been waiting for my Leon Cupra since May. When did you order it?
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  6. TheBioSkunk Thank you! It was supposed to be delivered in a couple of weeks but with all the shit happening in Greece it got delayed. Loved the first Ibiza Cupra! Anyway, take care mate good talk.
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  7. That's true. There was probably more speed in the car.
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  8. sinngsg9 In terms of hardware the Golf is pretty much identical to the Leon except those 15 hp. In such a short track I very much doubt a 15 hp deficit which isn't even there all the time costs 2 secs.
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  9. Good car.
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  10. ***** haha you do know ricers are mostly straight-line lovers don't you?
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  11. ***** I did read it. I don't know if you meant something else than what you wrote.
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  12. Bruno Danese Yeah, not that much and not in every FWD car. Obviously this was for show.
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  13. John (new channel) It's certainly not flat. It's tricked up by genius exhaust manifold shaping. That's not something to consider a negative. And not all of it is from the exhaust. It also has an induction noise.
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  14. Dee Jay Well, yeah. But they look great and they're better at doing their job. If someone has so much money to spend on and maintain a car, they surely don't mind a few pricey options.
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  15. hehe this was funny!
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  16. Impressive. Although the Civic has been measured to do a quicker 0-60.
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  17. It looks sooo good! But it needs more powerful engines. 165 bhp is OK as a number but imagine it with 240 for example!
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  18. Yeah nice car. I think it also comes with a 2.0 litre turbo. Or it used to I don't know.
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  19. Yeah poor choice of car guys. I love bikes but I think it would have a harder time against the R8
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  20. Yeah I'm not sure the 650S is better than the 488. The 675LT and the 488 are pretty much on par and the former is much, much better than the 650S.
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  21. +Daniel Maia I must admit I love the extra 5x2-spoke wheels.
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  22. Amazing
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  23. +Christian Herbei Obviously he wasn't driving economically or maybe the video was taken before he got to drive around much. That's definitely not how much fuel the car actually uses.
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  24. I don't think there was ever any doubt it'd be a good car. But the looks... They could have done a much, much better job.
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  25. Alright but isn't the Mazda more of a Golf, Astra and Focus competitor?
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  26. Yeah it looked more like a Trans-Am to me.
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  27. Great idea for a video. In a few months I'll have my Leon Cupra and I'm extremely excited.
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  28. HappyListener50 Who is "We"?
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  29. Love the Tesla!
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  30. mainlymusicman It would. I just wonder by how much.
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  31. They are but the last sentence is a bit too much. They haven't even caught up with VW, Opel etc yet.
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  32. Joao Pinto I've got an 8 year-old Opel with no issues at all. Reliability is a mixture of care and luck. That's not the point though. A car isn't only about reliability. It's about many things and Kia has a long way to go until they get all those things together.
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  33. epicfail86 So you're telling me Hyundai does a great job using average-quality materials in their interiors. And that's good why exactly? VW does a great job using great materials in their interiors. I understand their business plan but I don't like it. They want to end up competing with the Germans but I don't think they'll get there with their current approach. They offer average materials in lower prices and along with a long warranty they hope they'll take over the market. They have improved compared to the past but they're still not there. And which award-winning engines are you talking about? Compare the ones they offer for the c-segment with those of VAG, Opel, Ford etc.
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  34. ***** Yeah good for them. If you feel happier inside a Hyundai/KIA compared to a VW/Opel/Ford good for you as well. I don't. I also don't expect Wards awards to tell me how I feel about a car. I can do it myself. Oh and by the way, the c-segment doesn't utilize V8s.
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  35. epicfail86 No but it affects how their cars are perceived. If you get the lower-tier models in your market that's the ones you use to base your judgement. Also, my sources are fine. The new Genesis isn't available in the UK yet for example. I think it's not even available in Germany. It will be. Big difference. The previous generation wasn't. Anyway, that's of little importance. You're using one of their top models as a reference for the whole brand and I think that's wrong. You're familiar with the Genesis saloon so you're using that example. I'm not familiar with it yet so I'm using the cars I'm familiar with. Regarding the Mercedes thing, I'm pretty sure someone asked them that question and that's why they replied. To be honest, the reply itself says it all. If I'm not mistaken the car won't even be available with a diesel which is a big thing especially for that segment and that market. When you're already at a high level it's much more difficult to make leaps. That's pretty logical. Hyundai started at a very low level so it's easier for them to advance. Of course things change but until that happens they're not a threat for the big guys. I haven't got anything against them so I'd be happy if they actually started making cars as good as the Golf for example. One more option for us buyers. A few years ago I wouldn't even consider buying a Seat but look at them now with the new Leon Cupra which is very, very good. If Hyundai/KIA manage something similar I'll be happy for them. In the meantime I'll be keeping an eye for the Genesis saloon being tested by Top Gear mag. Until then I have no opinion for that particular car.
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  36. epicfail86 No, I don't use a manufacturer's flagship as a reference. I use one of the cars that sell most. Regarding TG, I meant future reviews of the Genesis saloon. I have read reviews of the Pro Cee'd GT for example and although it's a good car, it's not as good as the competition.
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  37. Ben Garlick But you do get what you pay for. Although the Astra J isn't as nice inside as the H in terms of quality, it's still a lot better than the Cee'd. Overall it feels like a more expensive car.
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  38. Ben Garlick I'm talking about interior quality. The materials etc. The Astra's are better and mind you, Opel dropped the quality in the J compared to the H. The Asians are well know for their long warranties but the fact the rest don't follow the same path doesn't mean their cars are actually less reliable. I own an H GTC since 2006 and I've never had any problem of any kind.
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  39. How does the Focus time compare to other hot hatches around the same track?
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  40. K20a3RSX Yeah I've watched it. Can't draw a clear conclusion because the FWD cars suffered in the wet. What I meant is how the times they've already done on that particular track compare to the Focus'. About a year ago or so they did a comparison between the Megane, the Leon, the Golf R and the Civic I think but I can't remember their times.
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  41. Awesome! I'm really not sure it competes with the GT3 RS though. The 911 is 80 hp down on power. That's massive. It's a whole different car.
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  42. Awesome to see a road I sometimes use for spirited driving in the video.
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  43. I just wasted 5 minutes of my life. I expected this to be much less fixed. What a coincidence that the BTCC car finished just ahead of the mower.
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  44. So the answer to the title is we don't know.
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  45. Really? I thought spec for spec those two cost around the same.
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  46. If you like driving, petrol beats diesel every single time.
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  47. Alex Basha  How do you reckon?
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  48. Uh if you disable the Nissan's ESC the car's warranty is void? What the actual fuck? That's ridiculous.
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